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# Gerard Curtis Delano (1890–1972)

## What is Gerard Curtis Delano’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Gerard Curtis Delano at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,918–$36,975, n=11). The auction record is $1,247,000 for Navajo (2008, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navajo | Oil on canvas | $1,247,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Evening | Oil on canvas | $786,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2023 |
| 3 | In Bonnet and Paint | Oil on canvas | $438,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 4 | The Fur Traders | Oil on canvas | $409,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | The Trail Ahead | Oil on canvas | $409,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 6 | The Proud People, 1890 | Oil paint | $396,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 7 | Smoke Signal | Oil on canvas | $364,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 8 | The Hunter (The Trapper) | Oil on canvas | $345,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | Misty Morning | Oil on canvas | $272,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | The Portage, Menominee Indians | Oil on canvas | $245,700 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $46,688 |
| Other | 9 | $35,100 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $14,760 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $34,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $26,353 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gerard Curtis Delano is an American artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $33,578. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Gerard Curtis Delano is recorded as sold in 2025 for $95,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gerard Curtis Delano work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Gerard Curtis Delano work worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work is $33,578.

The median Gerard Curtis Delano painting sells for $35,100 across 54 lots.

The median Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper sells for $13,155 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Curtis Delano paintings typically sell for $21,780–$84,675 (the middle half of 47 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $35,100‡ | $786,500 | — | 2025-12-23 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $13,155 | $26,775 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $272,250‡ | $1.2M | — | 2025-07-26 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $21,780–$84,675‡ | $35,700‡ | $786,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $19,472–$39,431‡ | $26,352‡ | $396,500 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $9,378–$16,940 | $12,870 | $26,775 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $786,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $409,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $26,775 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $21,250 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Gerard Curtis Delano worth?

Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work is $33,578. The median Gerard Curtis Delano painting sells for $35,100 across 54 lots. The median Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper sells for $13,155 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gerard Curtis Delano paintings typically sell for $21,780–$84,675 (the middle half of 47 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Gerard Curtis Delano painting?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Curtis Delano painting is $35,100. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Gerard Curtis Delano's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Curtis Delano painting is $786,500.

### What is the average price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper is $13,155.

### What is Gerard Curtis Delano's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper is $26,775.

### What is the average price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano painting?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $35,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerard Curtis Delano work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $12,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Gerard Curtis Delano's auction record?

Gerard Curtis Delano's auction record is $1,247,000, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Gerard Curtis Delano auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerard-curtis-delano (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.